In Kings County there are 3 residential Cable providers covering 99.47% of the county. The average home can get speeds up to 965 Mbps. Note that we may have a financial relationship with some of the providers below. This does not influence rankings, and helps us provide high-quality detailed information for free.
This page contains all Cable internet providers in Kings County, NY.
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Kings County, NY Availability Maps
Cable Internet Service Providers in Kings County
Data updated 11/14/2025, based on FCC data from 12/31/2024. This is the most current data available as of .
To avoid wasting your time, providers with less than 1% coverage in Kings County are not shown.
Kings County Satellite TV & Internet Providers
DISH Satellite TV
DIRECTV Satellite TV
Not sure whether to choose Dish or DIRECTV? For most people most of the time we recommend DISH. But click here to learn more.
Viasat Satellite Internet
Where in Kings County is cable internet available?
Cable Internet Availability Key
Cable is available in 99.47% of Kings County. Areas in green have cable internet service, where areas in yellow or red may not. The most widely available provider is Optimum. Call one of the companies with service in Kings County above to see who has service at your home.
How fast is cable internet in Kings County?
The map below shows maximum cable internet speeds by area in Kings County.
Cable Internet Speed Key
The average Kings County home can get up to 965 Mbps on their cable internet plan. The fastest cable download speed in the county is 1,500 Mbps, which 1.43% of residents can get. Some homes and apartments do not have access to these speeds. On the slower end, for example, 69.51% of homes can only purchase plans up to 940 Mbps. See the internet provider details below for info about their speed and coverage in Kings County.
Cable internet speeds tend to be faster in the northwest parts of Kings County, and slower in the southeast areas of the county.
Is cable the fastest internet I can get in Kings County?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Kings County you live. In general, fiber competes most often with cable in the county.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for 83.86% of Kings County homes.
- Cable is fastest for 5.72% of the county.
- DSL is fastest for less than 1%.
- Fixed wireless is fastest for 10.23%.
- Satellite internet may be the only option for less than 1% of Kings County homes.
Cable Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in Kings County, along with details on where in Kings County and at what speeds.
Optimum Cable in Kings County, NY
Optimum cable coverage
About 79.27%, or 2,168,788 people, have Optimum cable internet available to them in the county. The company covers the entire Kings County area. Optimum is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in much of Kings County.
Optimum cable download speeds
Optimum is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Kings County. Versus other cable providers in the area, Optimum cable is the slowest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Kings County. The fastest plan anyone in Kings County can order from Optimum goes up to 940 Mbps, and all Kings County customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 940.0 Mbps
Optimum cable upload speeds
In Kings County download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Optimum cable. Compared to other ISPs, Optimum is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and one of the slowest compared to other Kings County cable providers. Optimum offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Kings County is up to 35 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
Show all upload speeds
- 100.0% up to 35.0 Mbps
Spectrum Cable in Kings County, NY
Spectrum cable coverage
About 29.34%, or 802,885 people, have Spectrum cable internet available to them in the county. The company covers the north, west, northwest, southwest, northeast, central, and east Kings County area. Spectrum is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a small portion of Kings County.
Spectrum cable download speeds
Spectrum is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Kings County. Versus other cable providers in the area, Spectrum cable is below average. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Kings County. The fastest plan anyone in Kings County can order from Spectrum goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all Kings County customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Spectrum cable upload speeds
In Kings County download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Spectrum cable. Compared to other ISPs, Spectrum is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and one of the slowest compared to other Kings County cable providers. Spectrum offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Kings County is up to 35 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
Show all upload speeds
- 100.0% up to 35.0 Mbps
Astound Broadband Cable in Kings County, NY
Astound Broadband cable coverage
About 1.43%, or 39,191 people, have Astound Broadband cable internet available to them in the county. The company covers the northwest, central, south, southwest, east, west, and north Kings County area. Astound Broadband is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Kings County.
Astound Broadband cable download speeds
Astound Broadband is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Kings County. Versus other cable providers in the area, Astound Broadband cable is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Kings County. The fastest plan anyone in Kings County can order from Astound Broadband goes up to 1,500 Mbps, and all Kings County customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 1,500.0 Mbps
Astound Broadband cable upload speeds
In Kings County download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Astound Broadband cable. Compared to other ISPs, Astound Broadband is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Kings County cable providers. Astound Broadband offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Kings County is up to 50 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
Show all upload speeds
- 100.0% up to 50.0 Mbps
Kings County Cable by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to Kings County or any of the areas nearby.
How does cable internet in Kings County compare to the rest of New York?
Cable internet speeds in Kings County are much faster versus the average speeds in New York: 0.00 Mbps in New York versus 965 Mbps in the county. The state has similar cable availability compared to the county. Average cable coverage in New York is 0.00% versus 99.47% in Kings County.
What zip codes have cable internet?
Cable internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around Kings County are shown below. You can enter any zip code here to see TV and internet providers by zip code.
What does cable internet look like in other counties?
Below are counties nearby and with similar populations. This comparison can be useful if living somewhere with fast internet is important to you.
Nearby Counties
- Queens County, NY: more cable coverage, faster speeds
- Hudson County, NJ: less cable coverage, faster speeds
- New York County, NY: less cable coverage, faster speeds
- Richmond County, NY: more cable coverage, faster speeds
- Essex County, NJ: less cable coverage, faster speeds
- Union County, NJ: more cable coverage, faster speeds
- Nassau County, NY: less cable coverage, slower speeds
- Somerset County, NJ: less cable coverage, faster speeds
- Hunterdon County, NJ: more cable coverage, faster speeds
- Warren County, NJ: less cable coverage, faster speeds
Counties with Similar Populations
- Maricopa County, AZ: less cable coverage, faster speeds
- Orange County, CA: less cable coverage, faster speeds
- Los Angeles County, CA: less cable coverage, faster speeds
- San Diego County, CA: less cable coverage, faster speeds
- Harris County, TX: less cable coverage, faster speeds
- Miami-Dade County, FL: less cable coverage, faster speeds
- Cook County, IL: less cable coverage, faster speeds
- Baltimore County, MD: less cable coverage, faster speeds
- Berks County, PA: less cable coverage, faster speeds
- Hamilton County, OH: less cable coverage, faster speeds